Mini Brownie Bites with Melted Chocolate Dips

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These Mini Brownie Bites with Melted Chocolate Dips are a wonderfully fun bake! A rich and fudgy brownie slab gets cut into mini bitesized pieces and dipped into melted chocolate and other good things for a fabulous bite of heaven! These are so easy to make – the brownie recipe keeps things simple with minimal hassle. I keep seeing TikTok’s with a ‘bring a board/platter’ theme, so this would be perfect for that too!

The brownies themselves are super simple, dense and fudgy. The batter gets packed with melted chocolate, chocolate chunks and minimal flour to keep them really fudgy. For neat slices, let come to room temperature before cutting with a hot knife.

For these brownies, we rely heavily on the melted butter and light brown sugar to give the fudgy texture and super shiny topping. To make the shiny top on a brownie, there are arguments as to whether it’s the egg, or the molten sugar in the butter, so let’s make sure to do both. They keep well in an airtight container for a few days. That said, they don’t last long if you’ve got lots of happy hungry mouths in the house!

If you’re looking for a date night baking idea, something for the girls, book club, or just fancy treating yourself, this is a truly fabulous option. Serve up alongside berries, cookies and more for a platter style option! Be the host with the most if you come out the kitchen with this party platter!

WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING THE BEST BROWNIES, HERE ARE A FEW TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND:

1. Quality Ingredients: Always use high-quality ingredients in your brownie recipe. This includes using good quality chocolate, cocoa powder, and fresh eggs. It will make a noticeable difference in the taste and texture of the brownies.
2. Don’t Overmix: When combining the ingredients, be gentle and avoid overmixing the batter. Overmixing can lead to a denser and tougher texture. Mix until the ingredients are just combined.
3. Proper Pan Size: Use the recommended pan size mentioned in the recipe. Using a smaller or larger pan can affect the baking time and the texture of the brownies. For fudgy and moist brownies, an 8×8-inch square baking pan is usually recommended.
4. Do Not Overbake: Keep a close eye on the brownies while they are baking and avoid overbaking them. A slightly underbaked brownie will be fudgy and moist, while an overbaked one can turn out dry. Insert a toothpick into the center – if it comes out with a few moist crumbs, the brownies are done.
5. Let Them Cool: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving. This helps them to set and ensures that they hold their shape. It also allows the flavors to develop fully.
6. Experiment with Additions: Feel free to get creative with your brownie recipe by changing up the chocolate chips/chocolate chunks, or by adding nuts or fruit. Just make sure not to overload the batter, as it may affect the texture.

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED for my Mini Brownie Bites with Melted Chocolate Dips

There are no specialist ingredients or equipment required for this bake. I can find everything I need at my local supermarket or grocery store. Also, I use a standard 8 inch square tin for almost all of my traybake recipes for ease. If you do want to convert to 9 inch, you’ll need to play with the quantities a little or they will be too thin. To line a square baking tin, cut two pieces of baking paper that are just narrower than the width of the tin (less than 8 inches wide). Then place one on top of the other in opposite directions, so that all four edges of the tin are covered. This will make removing the bake so much easier! Slice when the brownies have cooled, and use a hot knife for neat edges!

• Dark/Semi-Sweet Chocolate, Melted
• Unsalted Butter
• Light Brown Soft Sugar
• Granulated Sugar
• Large Free Range Eggs
• Vanilla Extract
• All Purpose (Plain) Flour
• Cocoa Powder

TIPS FOR THE BEST Mini Brownie Bites with Melted Chocolate Dips

• Brown Sugar: This is crucial to the perfect fudgy texture and deep flavour. You could use dark brown soft if you’re really in a pinch. Light brown is definitely your best friend in brownies.
• Melted Butter: This is what gives brownies that oh so Instagrammable shiny, crisp top. Don’t skip this step!
• Cocoa Powder: As this is a key component, I do recommend a decent quality cocoa powder – but don’t stress if you don’t have any!
• Chocolate Chunks: I like using chopped milk, white and dark chocolate to add texture. You could use chocolate chips if this is all you have to hand!
• Dips: Take care when warming up anything with a high sugar content. Chocolate will take some time, so heat in 20 second intervals, stirring in between. Things like Nutella and Biscoff just need about 30 seconds to loosen – but go for 10 second intervals as they have a really high sugar content!

For these Mini Brownie Bites with Melted Chocolate Dips, I use a basic 8′ square pan (I like this one). I also recommend a good stand mixer or high speed mixer (like this one) to make the brownie mixture. If you want more wild brownie recipe ideas, check out my Peanut Butter Layered Brownies or these Cheesecake Brownies. For videos and baking inspiration, head on over to my Instagram.